Self-paced learning-

• pro: geared for your skill level- no need to relearn, or catch up
• pro- can be done online; at student initiated pace
• con: but who decides content?
• con: what about interaction with other students
• con: non-content/off-topic aspect of education- meeting people, skills of learning, emotional needs, health needs.

CAI to free up teacher time

• pro- now they can mentor the students individual students
• con- have to deal with more students as part of cost-cutting

More interesting content- multimedia

• pro- keep interest, teaching with better examples gets idea accross
• con- when is it distracting? Learning needs some reflection

The machines themselves

• pro- learning the technology as a goal in itself
• con- machines can be expensive; favor certain groups?

Distance Education

• What is it- Communication using satellites, computer modems, radio, mail…
• Pro- Access to more teachers, more resources, often self-paced
• Pro- Can be connected to instruction by regional teachers who oversee process
• Con- Social restricted? Content